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Treatment

Treatment for the fever may not be necessary since a fever is a normal part of your immune system. Lowering the fever with medication may make it harder for your body to fight the infection, if one is present. Your doctor may advise medication to lower the fever if it is extremely high or causing other health-related problems.

If an underlying condition is found, treatment will be based on that illness.

Prevention

Since the cause is unclear, there are no steps to prevent fever of unknown origin (FUO).

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.